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Vision of submariners.

J A Kinney, S M Luria, C L McKay

    Undersea Biomedical Research
    |January 1, 1979
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    Submariners exhibit reduced distant visual acuity and increased myopia and esophoria compared to the general population. These vision changes may be linked to confinement, but the specific cause remains undetermined.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Naval Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Submariners undergo regular vision testing.
    • Previous studies indicate unique visual characteristics in submariners.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze vision test results from submariners.
    • To identify potential causes for observed visual changes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical vision test data from submariners.
    • Comparison of submariner visual parameters with documented norms.

    Main Results:

    • Submariners, on average, show below-normal distant visual acuity.
    • Increased prevalence of myopia and esophoria noted in submariners.
  • Reduced accommodative power observed in submariners compared to age-matched controls.

    • Conclusions:

    • Submariner vision differs from the general population, with reduced acuity and increased myopia/esophoria.
    • Confinement is a suspected factor, but its specific role (submarine vs. urban) requires further investigation.